SARA FRIEL
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with Qualified Teacher Status and extensive experience with high-profile families. Expert in play-based learning and curriculum planning, fostering social-emotional development and creativity. Proven ability to engage students through innovative activities, ensuring academic success and well-being. Reggio Emilia trained, with strong behavior management skills and a passion for nurturing young minds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny, Babysitter, and Tutor
Various Families
Los Angeles, USA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided personalized care and educational support to children of various ages (ranging from toddlers to pre-teens) in multiple family households
- Developed and implemented engaging learning activities focused on social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and physical activities
- Tutored children in subjects such as reading, math, and writing, providing one-on-one support tailored to each child's learning needs
- Utilized play-based learning strategies and educational games to foster creativity, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, nap times, and bedtimes, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on children's progress and behavioral development, adapting activities to meet evolving needs
- Occasionally assisted with family errands, transport, and pet care as needed
Nanny
High Profile Family
Los Feliz, USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide safe and nurturing care for the child in a home environment
- Support social-emotional development through play, gentle parenting, and open communication
- Create and implement age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive and physical skills, including: Arts and crafts projects, Educational games and puzzles, Storytelling and imaginative play, Active play and outdoor time
- Manage bedtime schedules, fostering healthy sleep habits
- Maintain a clean and organized play area to encourage exploration and learning
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding the child's daily activities, behavior, and well-being
- Transport the child to and from school or extracurricular activities
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks
- Stay with the child in home whilst parents are away
- Look after the family dog whilst with the child
- Travelled with the family to South Africa for 6 weeks for the mother's job
Pre-K/Kindergarten Class Teacher
Jewish Creative Preschool
Beverly Hills, USA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Planned and taught well-structured lessons, combining parts of the British and American curriculum teamed with a Reggio Emilia approach to learning
- Reflected on the effectiveness of these lessons and adapted teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
- Provided training to current staff, focusing on learning-through play and setting up 'ateliers'
- Acted as the mediator between what children currently understand and what they are on the threshold of understanding
- Utilized the '100 languages' modes of communication within the learning environment in order to promote expression and child development
- Provided effective feedback to parents and caregivers
- Managed the organization of the classroom, resources, and displays
- Managed a range of administrative duties including processing and analyzing data, diary management, and creating letters to parents
Kindergarten/First Grade Private Educator
Derbez Family
Beverly Hills, USA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions in a high-profile household, working as the sole home-school educator
- Divided the day into manageable phonics, math, and project timeslots with extra time for music, sports, and arts and crafts activities
- Identified and removed obstacles keeping students from learning, helping to effectively complete homework tasks on time
- Provided feedback to the student using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage learning
- Met with parents on regular basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement
Pre-K Class Teacher
The British Early Years Center
Bangkok, TH
09.2019 - 07.2020
Supply Teacher
Protocol Education
Nottingham, UK
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Carried out the duties of the 'regular' teacher as much as possible e.g
- Covering form classes, taking class registers, attending school assemblies, enforcing school rules
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records, and created safe environments during activities, meals, and naps
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
Kindergarten Teacher
Regents Park Community Primary School
Birmingham, UK
09.2017 - 07.2018
Education
Master of Arts - PGCE: Leadership in Learning
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Wales, UK07-2016
Skills
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience Working with High-Profile Families
- Specialized in Early Childhood Education and Learning through play
- Reggio Emilia Trained
- Curriculum planning
- Behavior management
- Play-based learning
- Strong Swimmer
- Grade 8 flute
- Level 1 Sound bath Practitioner Certification
- Dual Citizenship (USA/UK)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Nanny, Babysitter, and Tutor
Various Families
01.2025 - 04.2025
Nanny
High Profile Family
01.2023 - 01.2025
Pre-K/Kindergarten Class Teacher
Jewish Creative Preschool
09.2021 - 09.2022
Kindergarten/First Grade Private Educator
Derbez Family
09.2020 - 05.2021
Pre-K Class Teacher
The British Early Years Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Supply Teacher
Protocol Education
12.2018 - 07.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Regents Park Community Primary School
09.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - PGCE: Leadership in Learning
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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